Jakarta – Student Executive Bodies (BEMs) from universities in Greater Jakarta canceled planned demonstrations on Saturday against President Megawati Soekarnoputri's administration, saying they were worried about the possibility of repressive police measures.

A spokesman for the student activists, Sudarto, expressed his disappointment that the police continued to prevent students from approaching Megawati's official residence.

"Although we meet all the necessary procedures, the police always act repressively when we approach Megawati's residence," Sudarto was quoted by Detik.com news portal as saying on Saturday.

The spokesman said another reason for the cancellation on Saturday was that students were tired from the near continuous demonstrations they have been involved in.

He said the students would rest so they were prepared to continue with their protests and rallies in the future.